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Then get an ice pick. Go but a pork side and try it out . You me be surprised as to how well it does it's intended job.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dagger. This might help explain how a dagger is used.
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Stephen, I'm not sure English is your first language, so I'll give you a pass on your apparent inability to communicate effectively with the written word.
Tim Steingass is one of the best makers producing currently. His designs are innovative, and his techniques including heat treatment are among the very best available. On top of that he is a true gentleman.
Having read all the thread to this point, I have come to the conclusion that if you ever needed a custom leather sheath, I would invite you to look for a maker anywhere OTHER THAN me.
Paul
Tim Steingass is one of the best makers producing currently. His designs are innovative, and his techniques including heat treatment are among the very best available. On top of that he is a true gentleman.
Having read all the thread to this point, I have come to the conclusion that if you ever needed a custom leather sheath, I would invite you to look for a maker anywhere OTHER THAN me.
Paul
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If I were to read in between the lines, I would guess you are a successful man of means, that can afford to buy what he wants. I also think that you are accustomed to getting what you want, and would never back down from a threat.
I still don't understand your motivation. If you are so satisfied about the other TK knives that you have, and don't want your money back, what's the point of vilifying one of your favorite knifemakers?
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I own toothpicks made by Randell the blades or to thick and wide made to Carry on you belt but they will shave you if to want ,I own English daggers that are to short and they will also shave you Tims blad I love the shape the design is simply great for a flat ice pick will not cut a peace a paper and that's the truth
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I am not questioning him as a person I didn't say anything oabout the 3 other knives he has made for me I simply stated his dagger he made is very very short of my expectation and don't worry about making me any leather either I have been using the same leather master for years never had a problem I tell him what I want and he makes it and if he ever had any concerns he simply calls me
I understand now. Since the money isn't important to you, it just the big disappointment that this new dagger didn't fit the empty niche in your collection, that you had expected it to. I think that we all have made purchases that left us feeling less than elated, or somewhat regretful. I think that it's just the learning process that we all need to go through, and their always isn't a clear way to put the blame squarely on another person.
As someone who has made a lot of money, trying to keep wealthy and respectable clients like yourself, happy. We sometimes, and regrettable fall short, as in this case. Don't write us off completely; we're only human, and can't always give our clients what they expect.
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I never ask for a refund I never complain about the design it fell extremely short of what I was having for
OP asks for a specific knife design. Tim makes one of the most magnificent looking daggers I have ever seen. Absolutely beautiful and well worth the asking price.
The problem, as I see it???? OP asked for something he has very little knowledge of.
I can see him buying an Opinel and getting pissed off because he cannot stab it through a car door.
I would ignore this thread, but I feel the OP is behaving like a spoiled, entitled petulant little brat. There is no reason to slander an artist for making a work of art that he was asked to make.
Go stamp your child like feet somewhere else.
I'll say it again, Tim, those daggers are breathtaking!!! Gorgeous work!
Joe
The problem, as I see it???? OP asked for something he has very little knowledge of.
I can see him buying an Opinel and getting pissed off because he cannot stab it through a car door.
I would ignore this thread, but I feel the OP is behaving like a spoiled, entitled petulant little brat. There is no reason to slander an artist for making a work of art that he was asked to make.
Go stamp your child like feet somewhere else.
I'll say it again, Tim, those daggers are breathtaking!!! Gorgeous work!
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A good looking blade is just that !A GOOD LOOKING BLADE! If it want cut what is its worth (NOTHING) Gorgeous work well I didn't have him make a work of art to hang one the wall I wanted a blade to use if necessary it cut and pierce a human he made me a Gorgeous BUTTER KNIFE
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You chose a blade design that highly favors stabbing over cutting performance and then gave the maker artistic freedom within the design. The end product came out with wicked sweet grinds that lend well to the specific daggers design, stabbing. The downside is that it is not a great cutter.
Next time you have specfic wants for a commisioned item, let them know exactly what you want.
If i ask a gunsmith to make me a long gun modeled after the AK47 and give them no other direction, whos fault is it if he makes an SVD when i really wanted a Saiga?
A gorgeous dagger, TK! Excellent work as always!
I believe the OP is just upset because he may or may not think "a knife isn't a knife if it doesn't shave hair." Fair enough. To each their own. What I find in bad taste, is the bashing of an excellent maker, and even better person, in a public place like BF based upon an opinion (NOT a fact- a knife can definitely still be a knife without shaving your arm hairs). I've purchased from TK directly, and was extremely satisfied, along with a lot of other people here on the forum. I find it hard to understand why the OP would be so upset that he got exactly what he'd asked for. I thought at first maybe it was a joke, considering the quality of work and outstanding reputation of Mr. Steingass.
I think the nail was hit on the head above. Disappointment due to it not filling a spot in the collection it was expected to fill. I also agree that being specific with the initial request would have prevented it. You don't give someone artistic freedom, then tell them their knife designed as a stabber isn't a good cutter. Come on.
Man that's a sweet looking pair of daggers. *drool*
I believe the OP is just upset because he may or may not think "a knife isn't a knife if it doesn't shave hair." Fair enough. To each their own. What I find in bad taste, is the bashing of an excellent maker, and even better person, in a public place like BF based upon an opinion (NOT a fact- a knife can definitely still be a knife without shaving your arm hairs). I've purchased from TK directly, and was extremely satisfied, along with a lot of other people here on the forum. I find it hard to understand why the OP would be so upset that he got exactly what he'd asked for. I thought at first maybe it was a joke, considering the quality of work and outstanding reputation of Mr. Steingass.
I think the nail was hit on the head above. Disappointment due to it not filling a spot in the collection it was expected to fill. I also agree that being specific with the initial request would have prevented it. You don't give someone artistic freedom, then tell them their knife designed as a stabber isn't a good cutter. Come on.
Man that's a sweet looking pair of daggers. *drool*
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I can understand your disappointment with this dagger not being what you expected, but I'm still bemused by the fact that you're so angry about it when A) you've had two other knives that you describe as excellent from Mr. Steingass, and B) you didn't give him much meaningful direction on making this dagger.
Clearly what was in his head for this dagger didn't match up with what was in yours. I'd be more sympathetic to you if you hadn't told him he had artistic license to make it. That kind of implies a certain risk that what's in his head won't precisely mesh with the requirements that you had in your head but didn't share with him.
Agreed MM. To me, it seems like the OP got exactly what he asked for.
I'm sure Tim would not make a knife in a style that he was not asked to make.
I recently picked up a BM Mini Infidel with a dagger grind. It would be almost impossible for it to free top hair. Ummmmmm it's a dagger!!
I stand by the petulant child like reaction.
I'm sure Tim would not make a knife in a style that he was not asked to make.
I recently picked up a BM Mini Infidel with a dagger grind. It would be almost impossible for it to free top hair. Ummmmmm it's a dagger!!
I stand by the petulant child like reaction.
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Cry me a river of tears
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No thank you. If you had presented your case in a tactful manner then perhaps I'd be inclined. If you had actually conversed with the folks that made sound points and advice instead of dismissing them, then maybe.
As it stands, we have a thread bashing a highly respected maker here, by (presumably) an adult with the income for multiple high dollar customs that comes across like some 6 year old with snot drooling down his face because of nasty little boo boo.
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